The Hospice Handbook

A Complete Guide

Synopsis

Anyone thinking about using hospice services will benefit from this excellent introduction to hospice care. Written for a general audience, chapters introduce you to basic concepts of palliative care, when hospice is an appropriate choice, an inside look at how a hospice team operates, and practical suggestions on how to choose a hospice.

This book is a standard in the field, and is recommended by several major hospice organizations. It makes good reading for hospice staff and volunteers, too.